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„SimplyNano 2“: Secondary school in Frauenfeld receives 20 „SimplyNano 2“ experimental kits
On June 14, the first "SimplyNano 2" course took place at Baumer Electric AG. The company funded 20 experimenting kits and a course for secondary... More
Graphene oxide shows developmental toxicity in fish embryos
The risks of Graphene oxide (GO) for human health and the environment are investigated with high priority, due to its tremendous potential applications in several... More
«Vienna Declaration» demands adjustment of REACH by 2020
During the 11th International Nano-Authorities-Dialogue in March of 2017, the “Vienna Declaration” was adopted by the German-speaking delegations of authorities. As a consequence and recommendation,... More
Nano silica in foodstuffs could cause gastrointenstinal inflammation - Reduction required
The anti-caking agent silica E551 has been used for many years in the food industry as well as in toothpaste. Hanspeter Nägeli (UZH) and his... More
Printed 3D-structures from cellulose nanocrystals
Empa researchers have succeeded in developing an environment-friendly ink made of cellulose nanocrystals for 3D printing. As a result, microstructures with outstanding mechanical properties can... More
Nano cigarettes are less harmful
The 31st May is World No Tobacco Day, which was launched by the WHO in 1987. Every year 6 million people die from the consequences... More
Gecko-inspired multipurpose gripper
Robots generally need a gripper that adapts to three-dimensional surfaces. Such a gripper needs to be soft to adapt to a great variety of geometries,... More
Nanorama-Versions now available for tablets and smartphones
The DGUV Nano-Portal contains aside from exhaustive information material also interactive 360°-Nanoramas, which depict standards for a safe work environment with nanomaterials in different job... More